Local notes from Ash Creek area weather and activity
Kien Epitome Olaf Ryan is on the sick list. Reports on land claims, grange meetings, sales and visits around Philip, Milesville, Ash Creek and nearby towns. Mentions arrivals and departures, farming progress, school plans, and community updates with numerous names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kien
Olaf Ryan
D. Boyes
Philip Mooday
Helen Hyde
Rapid City
Chaz B. Hoyt
Grange
New Hampshire
Daniel Boyce
Sunday School Attendance Sets Record in Winter
A Sunday school season with an average attendance near forty surpassed many established communities. Rev Hughes gave an able address after Sunday school last Sunday and will preach next by Rev Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Davis
From Raw Drugs to Lumps of Mystery in Pharmacies
A historical piece explains how drugs arrive in jars and boxes from distant lands. It details castor oil from Jamaica, sarsaparilla roots, specacuanta, alo e and aloes from Arabia and the West Indies, and opium valued for medicine and smoking, traced through ships to the United States.
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Jamaica
Brazil
United States
India
Arabia
Socotra
West Indies
Alors
America
Asia Minor
China
St. Louis Republic
Money of the Rich and Wasteful Living Commentary
A critical essay attacks ostentatious wealth and conspicuous spending. It rails at lavish hats gowns and parties funded by others while urging restraint and humane use of wealth, citing Harper’s and a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt as examples of moral critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
F. W. Hewes
Harper's
Philip A Registration Point Named for Cheyenne River Lands
A letter from the business men's association secretary reports strong support to designate Philip as a registration point for Cheyenne River reservation lands. Washington has advised the fall registration and spring filings, with Senator Gamble in close contact to expedite the process. The town expects advertising benefits from registrar crowds and notes Standing Rock allotments are complete with Cheyenne now due for appraisal and finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Cheyenne River Reservation
Business Men’s Association
Martin
Washington
Congress
Gamble
Standing Rock
Is There Anything Too Good For Philip
J. M. L. argues for installing a dynamo and electric lighting at the creamery power plant in Philip. He claims existing lights are unsafe and that electric lights could be cheaper and boost the town, urging boosters to support the project.
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Philip
J. ML
Successful Entertainment at Grand Opera House Declamatory Contest
The declamatory contest at Grand Opera house last Friday evening drew praise for all numbers. Miss Virgini Mulhern won first place and will represent Philip school in the state contest at Yankton on May 14. Miss Bessie Dorothy took second. Proceeds from ticket sales fund Mulhern’s Yankton trip, with any remainder for the school library fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Hardware Stock Purchased by Local Proprietors
Tra A Miller sold his hardware store to J C Severin and G G Wheeler who took possession of the stock yesterday The machinery and implement business remains with Mr Miller who may return to the field in part The new owners are well known in Philip and vicinity and are expected to run a successful venture under Miller’s previous management the business has been paying regularly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stuens
Carl Berke
L. O. Kronen
Ash Creek
Martin Barks
Greene
Peter
Geo. Odegarden
Bolfsen Berthwest
Phillip
Roy Hines
Philip
George Ferguson
Beck
Ben Kawi
Aouth
Hilland
Ber
Boor
Ray Marian
Mr. Rinsman
Tra A. Miller
J. C. Severin
G. G. Wheeler
The Boy the Match and the Blaze in Milesville Farm Fire
Morgan family suffers a Friday night blaze destroying barn granary and seeds. Four horse team lost, three rescued with the five year old and father injured from attempts to save the animals. Loss estimated around 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Morgan
Milesville
Morgan
State to organize Corson county despite Indian reservation status
Attorney General Clark advised Governor Vessey the state may organize Corson county even if it is an Indian reservation. Sale of heirship lands to whites and government grants of town sites along the railroad right of way give the state jurisdiction over the sold or granted tracts and authority to proceed with organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Vessey
Corson
Huffman Parret Ferguson Bride Weds in Pierre Hotel
Veroine Huffman and Miss Lulu Huffman of Philip were married Wednesday evening in the Grand Pacific hotel parlors at Pierre with Dr Askin officiating. The groom is a progressive young rancher from the north country, and the bride has worked in the Northwestern hotel dining room. Friends extend congratulations for a happy, prosperous married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Rerguson
Mama
Lulu Huffman
Philip
Grand Pacific
Pierre
Askin
North Country
Northwestern
Runaways bring star power to Grand Opera House bill
Lew Yorker in names! A manager pairs a star with a Broadway success for the Runaways at Grand Opera House on Monday evening April 26. George Ovey stars as Blutch with Francis Carrier William Lennox Louise Horner Caroline Cannon in leading roles and the Casino Beauty Chorus promised to dazzle audiences.
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George Ovey
Blutch
Francis Carrier
William Lennox
Louise Horner
Caroline Cannon
Casino
Grand Opera House
Stealing a Sign Turns Into Night of Mischief
In a New York Press tale a police officer detains Columbia College students for allegedly stealing a sign. The owner reveals the sign was rented for one night, nullifying charges as youths leave with laughter and a renewed prank pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia College
New York
Sone
New York Press
Unsociable Lot In New York Observations By Thomas
Mr Thomas recalls New York impressions from a brief stay near Brooklyn Bridge and Harlem. He notes bustling buildings and culture yet finds locals cold and unfriendly to strangers. He recalls watching crowds at rush hour and resisting greeting others, then reflects on the lack of recognition across the city. The piece also cites a tongue charm from London Tit-Bits about animal parts used as amulets and warding off ill fortune.
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Mr. Thomas
New York
John
Tom
Brooklyn Bridge
Harlem
Thomas
Tunkett Cornera
London
A Mean Man. Tommy-Pop Fables On Marriage
In a Philadelphia Record snippet a bachelor narrator jokes about names and marriage. A man calls himself differently after wedlock, with playful exchanges between a father and son about identity and acceptance.
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Tommy
Pop
Tommy Pop
Philadelphia Record
Ark tale on Noah and the last animal aboard
A Washington Star oddity reflects on tradition that Noah’s faith faltering dog was the final animal to board the ark, with a note that the dog may have been the first to reach an end water, showcasing a playful, debated legend.
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Yeu
Washington Star
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Henry Giddings
Mileaville
Geo. Webbe
Robert Riley
Harry & Graham
Hattie Hagler
Berme
Elbow Grange
Petar Kertemans
Blower City
Topbar
Henry
Hprank
Powell
Harry Jones
Sore
Ed Peterson
Tracy, Mins
M. W. May
Grindstone
Stanley County
Rapid Cup
Hans Peterson
Cottonwood
Smith
George Billin
David Olds
Arora
Lil
Lewis
Belle Plaine
Lows
W. McPherson
Tyndall
Axe
Hill
News
George B Baker
Thareday
Jobe Guano
Dunlevy
Money OF
RICH
Amd
Mliyun
Jane
Clevainad Plain Dealer
Movement
the Boy
Match
the Blaze
Veroine
Huffman Parapet
Lew Yorker
Pioneer Pharmacy
F. G. Schwartz
Pror
Jud Pepper Auctioneer
Philip Banks
Philip, S. D
Conboy
S. M. Kyde
Center ‘Street
Blatchford
C. A. Leggett
Ft. Pierre
Midland
Atlas Lumber Co
Dimension
C. J. Peterson
Auctioneer
H. J. Vnce
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
Northwestern Hotel
HP and Cattle Company
A. J. Wray
Mgr
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